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Berean Standard Bible

“Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.”

1 Corinthians 15:50

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At the end of the great resurrection chapter, Paul turns to the nature of the resurrection body. He explains why believers must be changed.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can’t inherit God’s Kingdom; neither does the perishable inherit imperishable.

King James Version (KJV)

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now I say this, my brothers, that it is not possible for flesh and blood to have a part in the kingdom of God; and death may not have a part in life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood the reign of God is not able to inherit, nor does the corruption inherit the incorruption;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Esto empero digo, hermanos: que la carne y la sangre no pueden heredar el reino de Dios; ni la corrupción hereda la incorrupción.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Les digo, hermanos míos, que ningún cuerpo de carne y hueso podrá entrar en el reino de Dios. Este cuerpo corruptible no puede heredar lo que es incorruptible.

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